Croix-Rousse tunnel, Lyon

An essential link between the east and west of Lyon, this single-tube dual-carriageway tunnel carries urban traffic totalling 47,000 vehicles/day. In addition to the major renovation work to bring the 1750-metre tunnel up to standard, a second tunnel was cut, dedicated to “soft” modes of transport (pedestrians, cyclists and electric buses).

France

Renovation of the Lyon Croix-Rousse Tunnel by Mobility

Services provided

Design-build contract.

Within the consortium managed by VINCI Construction :

  • Removal of existing equipment.
  • Design and build of new equipment and supervision systems.

Technical details

  • HV/LV power (13 MW installed capacity and 80 HV cells).
  • Lighting.
  • Ventilation.
  • Signage.
  • Radio.
  • Video.
  • Emergency call network.
  • Fire control.
  • Coordination and architectural lighting in the tunnel for soft transport.
  • Hypervisor software.

Strengths

  • World first: tunnel dedicated to soft transport alongside a tunnel reserved for cars.
  • Continuity of operation: work carried out while service is interrupted at night.
  • Coordination and architectural lighting in the tunnel for soft transport.

Date 2014
Client Grand Lyon

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Road and tunnel equipment, Traffic management